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(N,N-Dimethyl)methyleneammonium iodide, 97%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
(N,N-Dimethyl)methyleneammonium iodide is a useful reagent for many synthetic applications like aminomethylation. It is also essential for the conversion of ketones to α, β-unsaturated enones. It is utilized to prepare derivatives of the type RCH2N(CH3)2. It is extensively used in medicines like painkillers and sedatives- Tramadol hydrochloride intermediate viz. 2-dimethylamine methylcyclohexanone. It is also employed in reactive dyes, synthesized spices. It plays an essential role in Mannich reactions.
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(N,N-Dimethyl)methyleneammonium iodide is a useful reagent for many synthetic applications like aminomethylation. It is also essential for the conversion of ketones to α, β-unsaturated enones. It is utilized to prepare derivatives of the type RCH2N(CH3)2. It is extensively used in medicines like painkillers and sedatives- Tramadol hydrochloride intermediate viz. 2-dimethylamine methylcyclohexanone. It is also employed in reactive dyes, synthesized spices. It plays an essential role in Mannich reactions.
Solubility
Soluble in dimethylformamide. Partially soluble in acetonitrile, tetrahydrofuran and dichloromethane.
Notes
Moisture and light sensitive. Store in a cool place. Keep the container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | ∼240°C (decomposition) |
| Quantity | 50 g |
| Beilstein | 3594966 |
| Sensitivity | Light and moisture sensitive |
| Merck Index | 14,3251 |
| Solubility Information | Soluble in dimethylformamide. Partially soluble in acetonitrile,tetrahydrofuran and dichloromethane. |
| Formula Weight | 185.01 |
| Percent Purity | 97% |
| Chemical Name or Material | (N,N-Dimethyl)methyleneammonium iodide |
Safety and Handling
- (N,N-Dimethyl)methyleneammonium iodide
- Warning
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
- Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
- H315-Causes skin irritation.
- H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
- H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
- P261-Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : N,N-Dimethylmethyleneammonium iodide
RUO – Research Use Only